Public Health
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Chicago faces extreme heat warning starting Monday
Chicago braces for a brutal heatwave!
Traveler with measles arrived at O'Hare Airport
For the second time this year, Chicago's O'Hare International Airport has been the site of a potential measles exposure.
How Do Local Public Health Services Operate and What's the Looming Shortfall?
Achieving full Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) implementation across the U.
Pharmacies' evolving public health role: Who's watching?
In a rural county where the nearest public health clinic is an hour's drive, 85% of residents now receive their annual flu shot at their local pharmacy—a service unavailable just five years ago.
Suburban Cook County sees 19 West Nile virus cases
This year, 56% of mosquito pools tested in suburban Cook County during the week ending August 30 contained West Nile virus, an alarming prevalence even before the first human death was confirmed.
Rhea County: Health services not free or mobile
Despite the search for 'free mobile clinic services' in Rhea County, the local health department requires appointments and accepts payment for its fixed-location services.
What Are The Roles and Benefits of Local Community Centers?
A large-scale study involving 687 adults revealed that even low engagement in local community center activities led to significant improvements in self-reported mental health and social well-being, ac
The Stark Divide in Urban Green Space Access
In some cities, residents have access to urban green spaces at a rate 27,813 times greater than those in the least accessible cities, revealing a stark divide in quality of life.
31st Street Beach swim advisory issued due to high bacteria
Just a day after a swim advisory was issued for 31st Street Beach due to high E.
How Local Government Funding Structures Impact Public Health
The way your county government is structured can literally determine how long you live, with centralized spending linked to less variation in midlife mortality across neighborhoods.
What Are the Benefits and Challenges of Urban Community Gardens?
While often seen as simple plots of land, urban community gardens are quietly transforming diets and social bonds across neighborhoods.
Steuben County Expands Mental Health and Substance Use Services
In 2025, Steuben County programs delivered over 24,000 mental health clinic visits and nearly 14,000 substance abuse treatment services, a massive effort to support community well-being, reports Finge
Role of Local Health and Human Services in Community Well-being?
Every dollar invested in local public health generates a $5.
What are urban green spaces and why do they matter for health?
Just 8% of countries worldwide control 80% of the planet's urban park area, totaling approximately 10,120.
What is the role of local councils in urban planning and health outcomes?
More than 20 people were struck and killed daily while walking in 2022, a 40-year high for pedestrian fatalities, according to Purposebuiltcommunities .
How Local Health Departments Tackle Community Resilience
Since 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued 57 declarations of new and continuing public health emergencies, according to NCBI . Yet, more than half of U.S. states had pass
What Are The Benefits of Community Gardens for Urban Development?
New York State committed $2.
What Are Local Public Health Services and How Do They Help Residents?
To maintain accreditation, local health departments must satisfy about 90 percent of 148 specific activities, ranging from ensuring safe food and water to providing family planning and vital records r
How Do Local Food Safety Regulations Impact Restaurant Inspection Scores?
None of the 12 most commonly cited violations during routine restaurant inspections were critical food safety hazards, according to a study published in pmc .
Understanding City Public Parks and Green Spaces
A simple walk through an arboretum can boost working memory by 20%, proving the profound cognitive benefits of urban green spaces.
2026 budget cuts will decimate local health services and community programs.
The President’s proposed FY 2026 budget slashes CDC funding by 53 percent, eliminating over 100 public health programs and critically weakening emergency preparedness.
What Are Urban Green Spaces and Why Do They Boost Neighborhood Health?
Homes located within a quarter-mile of protected open space increased in value by an average of $13,119, according to uniqueplacestosave .
What Are Community Gardens and How Do They Foster Sustainability?
Since 2005, Singapore's Community in Bloom (CIB) initiatives have cultivated nearly 1000 community gardens nationwide pmc .
Community health engagement: The challenge of measuring lasting change
In 2026, Linda Lara-Jacobo will receive a prestigious AAAS award for her work reducing health disparities.
MHSA Funding Challenges for Local Mental Health Services
Despite local agencies like Shasta County Health and Human Services actively seeking public feedback on mental health funding plans for fiscal years 2026-2029, 5% of the massive Mental Health Services
Local clinic offers free health screening services to community
Approximately half of all patients seeking care at Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinics lack insurance, underscoring a critical gap in healthcare access.
What is the role of community centers in neighborhood well-being?
In New Hampshire, a recent review of over 7,500 potential community sites found only 100 entities across 238 municipalities qualified as official community centers, according to Nhmunicipal .
Mobile clinics expand 2026 free health screening services access
At a recent community health fair in Northeast Houston, nearly 78% of participants reported that the lack of insurance or cost was their greatest barrier to seeing a medical provider, according to res
Public Health Care Coordination in Our City
In our city, 12 AccessHealth community networks serve as a critical lifeline, offering care coordination to residents who cannot afford traditional healthcare.
To Protect Our Brains, We Must Invest in Urban Green Spaces Now
New research reveals environmental factors accelerate brain aging, making urban green spaces critical for public health and cognitive well-being. Investing in these areas is essential for a safer, healthier, and more prosperous city.